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Bolivian power plants are driven by WEG products

WEG electric motors will be driving multiple mechanical rotating machinery in three key power plants

26/07/2017

As part of the country´s industrial expansion and improvement, this power generating project consists of an expansion of 3 gas-fired power plants in Bolivia, located in the cities of Santa Cruz, Yaguacua and Cochabamba.

The power generated by these three power plants will be used to meet the growing domestic and industrial demand for electricity in the country.

As a global manufacturer and provider of electro-electronic solutions to the industry, WEG is playing a key role in this investment with the supply of a large quantity of electric motors through traditional mechanical rotating equipment suppliers. The equipment list includes over 190 high efficiency LV motors which will be driving centrifugal pumps and fans.

The present supply package is truly a global project and a perfect match to a global supplier such as WEG. Our OEM customers are located in multiple countries including Brazil, Spain and Italy and they trusted on WEG due to our first class support throughout the project, the reputation of WEG in the Bolivian market, the overall quality and the company expertise to serve the Power Generation industry requirements.

About WEG

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 31,000 employees worldwide. WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 13.3 billion in 2019, 58% from external markets.

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